Bobcats earn area win over Geneva

Published 12:00 am Saturday, March 23, 2019

The Opp Bobcats picked up a big 7-5 area victory on Friday night over the Geneva Panthers in Geneva.

Lane Ballard led the Bobcats at the plate going 2-for-3 with a triple, single, one RBI and two runs scored.

Logan Ross finished the game 1-for-2 with two walks, a single, one RBI and two runs scored.

Brady James went 1-for-3 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored.

Dalton Grider picked up the win on the hill going five innings, striking out four and allowing only one earned run.

James picked up the save on the mound after striking out two of the final three batters.

In junior varsity action, the Bobcats came up with a 10-2 win over Ariton.

John Helms had a big day at the plate going 2-for-3 with a single, double, two RBIs and one run scored.

Robbie Gafford finished the game 2-for-3 with two singles, two RBIs and one run scored.

Jackson Pierce ended the game 2-for-3 with two singles, one RBI and two runs scored.

Pierce earned the win on the mound after not allowing a single earned run in five innings of work.

Pierce also struck out four batters.